10 Ways to Pursue Peace at the End of the Day

The end of the day is when I gather my breath, my thoughts and focus on what lies ahead. The night-time routine that requires the little energy left in my bones. I wonder, is it the same for you?

My mind is already swirling with my assumed failures, lack of triumph over the tongue, wondering if I gave more praise than reproof, did I pour more scripture than my own ‘wisdom’ (or lack of).

The day ahead is already looming, the ironing (a simple way to Love Ironing) hangs waiting for my time, staring at me, along with meals to be cooked, lessons to be graded, schedules and school work that needs to be moved to a different day, meetings with friends, verses to be memorized, the list goes on…

The way we serve our families can be draining if not viewed in the right light and through the right lens….and I.am.tired.

It seems this world is in a never-ceasing cycle of hurry up, hurry up, hurry up.My own little guy, has taken notice of this. His sweet little legs always racing to keep up with the rest of us – we often forget to slow down and walk at his pace.. As we raced through the airport to find Grandma he said “It seems like we’re always rushing…” Those words hit deep to this Mom who has spent the last year pushing to be intentional with not racing these children into their adult lives before the Father can capture their hearts.

Pursue Peace

And my mind races back to the hurry and worry that can steal the beauty of pursuing peace. That peace I always thought would just magically appear. As I sought it, desired it-what I found…was the promise of a life filled with peace, when I pursue it.

At the end of the day, when the body is tired, the mind is spent and arms desire nothing more than to hold or be held, this Mama still has to pursue peace.

Pursue peace through a night-time routine. It’s the foundation for the next day. Yes, sweet one, even at the end of the day, the peace we seek must be pursued.

My heart is to help you find it. To help each and every home know that there is a way of life that is simple and full and peaceful.

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You can find Peace

You are not alone…you have a Father who loves you and seeks your heart and the hearts of your children. Pursue HIM and you pursue peace. The pleasures of this world will attempt to woo you….. Let him woo you to his heart – seek peace, pursue it and you will find him waiting with arms open wide!

How are you seeking and pursuing peace?

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Comments

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Have a great day and God Bless!

I could use a little peace right now. Hubby is hurting. Had to take him to urgent care after work for his headaches. That’s after doing schooling in the morning, allergist in the afternoon, shopping. And yesterday was just as bad. Come to think of it, the whole last two weeks have been like that. Please tell me it won’t always be this way. I know it won’t, but I could really use the words of comfort. On the very bright side, we did have lots of time in the car to read aloud, the kids are all well and happy, and Jesus is at the right hand of the Father, interceding for us. Really, how could I ask for more than that? See there? Instant peace. 🙂

Oh-Cindy, it’s just a season-this journey is full of ups/downs-that valley can be dark-but our savior is with us every step of the way. I so wish I lived closer-but know you are in my prayers -every day!!! Thank you for always being their for me-for speaking truth and remaining true to God-he is faithful-he has proven that to you and me over and over again

Peace…oh the peace we look for…..amongst our busy days…..it’s found in Him! Yes, we must look to Him for the peace we long for! Thank you for sharing such wonderful ideas and plans, and for linking up! Blessings!

Great points! I’m a firm believer of slowing way down before I go to bed at night. It certainly helps me feel more peaceful for sleep!
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Thank you for sharing this…it is exactly what we need….I find myself dreading the bedtime hour because of the lack of peace and the struggles with the ones who don’t like to go to bed and the stress that is a result of that struggle. We have tried to implement some of these things, but have failed to be consistent, so after reading this, I am encouraged and inspired that this is what needs to happen for there to be peace in our family at the most stressful time of the day…thanks again for sharing!

You are welcome. I have found it so helpful to be consistent no matter what. Well, there are times – like holidays and when a child is sick or we have company. BUT, I close the doors by 6:15, the littles straighten up while another helps set the table. It just really helps. The tv (we don’t have cable), any electronics stay off….I have found that key for their minds to begin to relax and then with Bible and reading time, it just helps wind everyone down. Please come back soon and let me know how it works out.